Category Archives: HR General

Update Your Business Information for the 2014-2015 SMU Directory Book

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Rhiannon Roark

The 2014-2015 Directory of Students, Staff, and Faculty will be published soon.  Please ensure that your business address and telephone number are correct in my.SMU no later than Friday, September 5, 2014. Visit the HR website for information on how to … Continue reading →

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Hiring a Student Employee? What You Need to Know to Process HR Paperwork

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mary Stall

While the primary purpose of students is to acquire an education, SMU is committed to assisting students with the costs of education, including helping them locate employment on and off campus. Students who work on campus are considered employees of … Continue reading →

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Updates to HR Policies – What staff need to know

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mary Stall

The Department of Human Resources is updating its policies in Chapter 9 of the online Policy Manual, with the goal of completing the majority of the policies by the end of this fiscal year (May 2015). We are reviewing and … Continue reading →

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New Procedure for Hiring Temporary Staff Employees Effective June 1st

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Erica Velasquez

Do you have plans to hire a temporary staff employee? Effective June 1, the process for hiring temporary staff employees has changed, in line with the memo sent to Vice Presidents and Deans from Dr. Turner on May 14, 2014. To … Continue reading →

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Special Message to SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators regarding the SMU Program for the Protection of Minors

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mary Stall

Summer Camp Season is Almost Here… Make sure you are aware of the SMU and Texas State requirements for Protection of Minors training for yourself, your department, your camp, and your employees!  Overview of the SMU Program and Training Requirements SMU … Continue reading →

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Join Us at the Heart Walk – September 13, 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020! Wellpower is joining the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and … Continue reading →

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Men’s Health: Prevent the Top Threats

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Holly Carter

Do you know the greatest threats to men’s health? Surprisingly, the list is short. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the top causes of death among adult men in the U.S. are heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic … Continue reading →

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SMU 403(b) Retirement Plan: “10-Minute Tips” Presentation

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Holly Carter

Interested in learning more about the Southern Methodist University retirement plan? Let Transamerica provide helpful retirement planning with their 10-Minute Tips presentation! Consider their 10-Minute Tips presentations for your staff meetings and make the 10-Minute investment in your staff’s retirement future! SMU’s Transamerica … Continue reading →

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Dougherty’s Pharmacy is Back in the SMU Pharmacy Network!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Holly Carter

Following aggressive negotiations with Express Scripts, Dougherty’s Pharmacy has rejoined the SMU pharmacy network.  This was particularly important for SMU because Dougherty’s Pharmacy is one of a small number of pharmacies that can prepare and dispense compounded prescription medications. Express Scripts … Continue reading →

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Living with arthritis and related conditions…

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Holly Carter

Are you or a loved one living with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout or fibromyalgia? Visit the Arthritis Foundation for the latest news on medications and research, valuable information about pain relief, exercise routines, and much more.

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